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Dr. Cindy Gao, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 54
Dr. Cindy Gao, MD
3.9 (28 Ratings)

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Dr. Cindy Gao, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Woodbury, MN.
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Dr. Cindy Gao, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 54
Woodbury, MN
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Cindy Gao, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Woodbury, MN.

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Dr. Gao graduated from Hunan Medical College. Dr. Cindy Gao, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Woodbury, MN and has 31 years experience. Dr. Gao currently practices at MNGI Digestive Health - Woodbury Endoscopy Center & Clinic and are affiliated with M Health Fairview St. John's Hospital, M Health Fairview Woodwinds Hospital, Mercy Hospital and United Hospital. Dr. Gao has experience treating conditions like Gastric Ulcer, Intestinal Diverticulitis and Intestinal Ulcer among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Gao received an average rating of 3.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 28 times. Dr. Gao's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Gao is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Eosinophilic Esophagitis
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Food Allergy
Gallstones
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Giardiasis
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis B
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Hernia
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Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome
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Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
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Megacolon
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
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Colon Cancer Screening
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Gallbladder Scan
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Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

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3.9
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Gastroenterology
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Education

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  • Hunan Medical College
    1994
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Cindy Gao, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Gao's profile.

Dr. Gao frequently treats the following conditions: Gastric Ulcer, Intestinal Diverticulitis and Intestinal Ulcer. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Cindy Gao, MD is affiliated with M Health Fairview St. John's Hospital, M Health Fairview Woodwinds Hospital, Mercy Hospital and United Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Cindy Gao, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • M Health Fairview St. John's Hospital

    1575 Beam Ave, Maplewood, MN

  • M Health Fairview Woodwinds Hospital

    1925 Woodwinds Dr, Woodbury, MN

  • Mercy Hospital

    4050 Coon Rapids Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN

  • United Hospital

    333 Smith Ave N, Saint Paul, MN